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So, as many of you know I've been spending some time in New York training for my new position. I usually enjoy the opportunity to cross the border, although considering the baby's due in the next week and a half, the timing could have been better.I always find it funny how it sometimes feels like you have travelled across the globe when you cross over and imaginary line. Currency changes,

TheRosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05460161531395875332noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2067398370761845738.post-69388715652445682062007-08-10T18:06:00.001-05:002007-08-10T18:06:31.203-05:00

I got nothin'.

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Well, the (former) Section-9.ca crew got together for coffee last night. The four of us hadn't gotten together in recent memory. Funny how time seems to pass us all by. TheRich pointed out that we had to get together at least this one last time before I become a father and my free time becomes anything but free.During our conversations, blogging was brought up. I haven't been blogging near as

TheRosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05460161531395875332noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2067398370761845738.post-69226799713307262482007-07-15T08:44:00.001-05:002007-07-15T08:45:14.588-05:00

Do you like Die Hard movies? Go see this Die Hard movie. It is exactly what you'd expect from the Die Hard franchise. Yippee Kai Eh!

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Mingle2 - Online Dating

TheRosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05460161531395875332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2067398370761845738.post-18444027312202558662007-06-20T19:57:00.000-05:002007-06-20T20:04:39.618-05:00

Listening to: "Sweet Child O' Mine" by Guns 'n Roses from the album Appetite for DestructionYou may have noticed that I'm posting here way more often than normal for me. Part of that is because all these posts are also being syndicated on my Facebook profile. Actually, maybe the only was most of you have seen these posts is through Facebook.Yes, this means I am still Facebook's bitch. It's not

TheRosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05460161531395875332noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2067398370761845738.post-80099919795169684222007-06-17T07:56:00.000-05:002007-06-17T07:57:22.690-05:00

To all the fathers out there- have a happy day!

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Listening to: "Coax Me" by Sloan from the album Twice RemovedCall it the Summer slump... preoccupation... or just having better things to do, I haven't written in here for damn-near a month.Things are still good. Terri is less than 3 months away from her due date and everything's progressing smoothly. I'm really looking forward to being a dad, more and more in fact as I talk to parents-

TheRosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05460161531395875332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2067398370761845738.post-57769754637579672242007-05-21T18:53:00.001-05:002007-05-21T18:54:58.653-05:00

I just realized that I might have a chance to really get a leg up on Grindy in the post-frequency department, since he's off to Paris for a week... two days down already and I think he's posting while he's over there. This does not bode well.

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Peaches and I were remarking to each other as we crawled into bed at 9:30 on Saturday night how much things have changed in a few short years. Long weekends were a chance to head out anywhere and be with friends, drink, and generally be stupid. This Saturday of the long weekend found us looking after our nephew and crawling into bed, as I said, at 9:30, after working my butt of around the house

TheRosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05460161531395875332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2067398370761845738.post-9132287922740537182007-05-05T07:56:00.000-05:002007-05-05T08:03:59.571-05:00

Wow, is anyone else disconcerted with the fact that this is my second post since TheRich or Grindy have posted? Amazing.So, some updates. I'm still loving my job and hoping there will be the chance to move permanent in a year when my contract is up. Sens are in the second round of the playoffs and could take series tonight with a win in New Jersey.I no longer Twitter. I have stopped

TheRosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05460161531395875332noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2067398370761845738.post-44913445901386136692007-05-01T14:53:00.001-05:002007-05-02T06:16:54.467-05:00

We had a fire drill here at work today. Of course today the temperature has taken a bit of a dip compared to the past few days and I neglected to bring a jacket with me. Saying that, a nice brisk fire drill has never hurt anyone, right? *sniff* *cough* I'm not feeling well, maybe I should go home.In other news, this site makes me wish I had red hair.

TheRosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05460161531395875332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2067398370761845738.post-48068503046517224492007-04-18T16:33:00.000-05:002007-04-18T16:41:42.073-05:00

While I'm still Facebook's bitch, I have found less and less use for Twitter. I also, obviously have had little to blog about as of late.Our beloved Ottawa Senators have made a big push to take this first round of playoffs away from the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Pens are always referred to as the young team compared to the Senators, but it is Ottawa who has lower average age on their team. That

TheRosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05460161531395875332noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2067398370761845738.post-16949080658877925872007-03-29T20:38:00.000-05:002007-03-29T20:42:28.349-05:00

Well, it's almost 2 months later and I am still using Twitter on a somewhat regular basis! I'm not updating every 30 minutes like I was when I first signed up, but by that token, I am now gainfully employed where I was losingly unemployed at that point.Also, much of my attention has been taken away from all else (including this blog) and redirected towards Facebook. I truly am Facebook's bitch.

TheRosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05460161531395875332noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2067398370761845738.post-73623005926395062132007-03-21T10:36:00.001-05:002007-03-23T22:40:33.409-05:00

I am currently sitting at my desk, still loving the new job, anxiously awaiting the day (hopefully next Thursday) that I shed my employment agency shackles and begin my employment directly with the new company.Today has been a particularly slow day, and as usually happens to me on slow days, my thoughts turn to food. I'm not really sure why this happens, but it is my curse. For lunch today I

TheRosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05460161531395875332noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2067398370761845738.post-58898569761614705262007-03-18T17:20:00.000-05:002007-03-18T17:28:56.240-05:00

I've been in the same funk TheRich has been in for a bit now. I have nothing to post and no real time to if I did.Work is going really well. It's 99% confirmed that I'll be there until the end of April 2008. Life is awesome, as we found out that Peaches is expecting.I guess it's not that I have nothing to post about, but more of the time and initiative to do so. Might change, might not.

TheRosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05460161531395875332noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2067398370761845738.post-22401585670044779722007-03-03T08:45:00.000-05:002007-03-03T08:47:40.634-05:00

I don't have anything more to say now than I have for the past two weeks... actually, I guess I've had stuff to say, but no time to really say it. Again, no difference now. Work is good, life is good, and a get together must be held with (in alphabetical order) Daejin, Grindy and TheRich. I'm still using Twitter from time to time... I'm as amazed as you! Later days.

TheRosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05460161531395875332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2067398370761845738.post-59871010004553687732007-02-23T16:46:00.000-05:002007-02-23T16:51:26.463-05:00

Wow, it's been a few days since I've posted. Not a strange occurrence normally, but considering my somewhat stable posting rhythm over the past few weeks, I guess it could be a little surprisingly. It's like I must have gotten a job or something... and I did! I'm on a three week contract right now helping out at a company and really really hoping I get a permanent position doing much the same

TheRosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05460161531395875332noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2067398370761845738.post-1482769197485954012007-02-17T15:51:00.000-05:002007-02-17T15:56:55.060-05:00

Found this over at Calamity Jen after hitting the "Next Blog" button up top. The instructions are to Google your name and the word "needs" (e.g., "Ross needs") and then to list the first ten results. Ross needs a fro pick. (in reference to painter Bob Ross)Ross needs your help!Ross needs e-mail.Ross needs to learn how to do research.Ross needs you on Flickr.Ross needs a haircut.Ross needs some

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If you've been following the battle between members of these communities, this is an interesting article. Later days.

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TheRosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05460161531395875332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2067398370761845738.post-31350937442003449302007-02-12T12:27:00.000-05:002007-02-12T12:35:05.367-05:00

Drove around the area today to get a different perspective on the possible job opportunities that abound in this region. I've already done the same drive through parts of Cambridge and Kitchener, as well as New Hamburg, but hadn't concentrated on Waterloo. Lot's of companies in the area, hopefully one wants me. I'm in the process of applying to all of them. "Pucks to the net" as TheRich would

TheRosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05460161531395875332noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2067398370761845738.post-89810677194052514632007-02-09T20:06:00.000-05:002007-02-09T20:20:27.293-05:00

Here it is. Here is my explanation for my entry to the 2006 CD Exchange.First off, here's the track listing for the CD:Panic! At The Disco - The Only Difference Between Martyrdom and Suicide is Press CoverageBuckcherry - Crazy BitchHinder - Lips of an AngelCity and Colour - Save Your ScissorsMC Hawking - All My Shootings Be DrivebysHieroglyphics - Cab FareMeat Puppets - Lake of FireThe Postal

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It has been scientifically proven that if we drink 1 liter of water each day, at the end of the year we would have absorbed more than 1 kilo of Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria found in feces. In other words, we are consuming 1 kilo of Poo. However, we do not run that risk when drinking wine (or rum, whiskey, beer or other liquor) because alcohol has to go through a purification process of

TheRosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05460161531395875332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2067398370761845738.post-3644748634888068732007-02-08T11:31:00.000-05:002007-02-08T11:35:02.162-05:00

Alright, I know I'm a little slow to the draw, but I'll have an explanation of my entry to CDXC2K6 soon. I'm honestly spending too much time with Twitter, but what can I say? I love it.I've been installing the small kitchen countertop this morning and listening to the other entries to CDXC2K6 while I'm working. Actually, I also listened to Grindy 2K5 entry as I hadn't heard it yet. Quite good

TheRosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05460161531395875332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2067398370761845738.post-77433981382535175852007-02-07T18:24:00.000-05:002007-02-07T18:48:35.895-05:00

Alright, the post name was going to be "I'm All A-Twitter" until I realized that's what Scott Kurtz titled his post on the same subject. I just signed up for Twitter, a new online service that acts as a global status messaging system. The same way you'd put your status on MSN or AIM when you go in away mode, you can do the same here. If you go to my page right now it states that I am blogging

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Just because I thought it was funny...

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Well, what can I say. After being unhappy at my position for the past 4-5 months, I guess it comes as a bit of relief. I am currently looking for my new job. This will be a positionwhere I can feel comfortable, not where I am thrown in at the deep end to drown, and where I can move forward within the organization in time.I can't really say much else at this point, I have to get back to my job

TheRosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05460161531395875332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2067398370761845738.post-84685037121731145232007-01-25T13:27:00.001-05:002007-01-25T13:27:17.957-05:00

Things are beginning to come to a head here at work. I'm beginning toget a clearer picture of my place in life and in the workplace. Idon't want to be out in front of people all the time. I don't mind itonce in a while, but doing sales calls isn't my style.I set up a sales call with a fairly large insurance company in thearea and was accompanied by one of our salespeople, who, although newto

TheRosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05460161531395875332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2067398370761845738.post-26475768504121494292007-01-23T12:02:00.001-05:002007-01-23T12:02:36.520-05:00

Not good. It's only been a few short weeks and I've already neglectedmy blog like a dirty whore thrown into the gutter after a game ofautoerotic asphyxiation gone wrong. Too far? I thought so too.Not much going on right now. Not sure if you've noticed, but here inSouthern Ontario we've had snow almost everyday for the past week orso. Don't get me wrong, I love the snow. But seriously, give

TheRosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05460161531395875332noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2067398370761845738.post-50405517947383337872007-01-10T08:21:00.001-05:002007-01-11T09:20:07.844-05:00

I got to thinking today: What if we campaigned for our everyday jobs the same way politicians campaign for their positions. Imagine the decision makers (voters) were made up of management representatives from each department. We would campaign on a platform of increasing sales numbers and overall client base for a sales position within the company. You would be hired for the position as it

TheRosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05460161531395875332noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2067398370761845738.post-32145318699229424082007-01-04T13:08:00.001-05:002007-01-11T09:20:25.454-05:00

I'm currently sitting at work awaiting the arrival of pizza. It seems that we have had a great week, and management wishes to appease us by ordering a couple of pizzas. Guess what I brought for lunch today… that's right, leftover pizza. Why do companies do this? They tell you half an hour before hand that they will be ordering pizza… why not say "Hey guys, we're going to bring in pizza for lunch

TheRosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05460161531395875332noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2067398370761845738.post-45963154156763266102007-01-03T18:46:00.000-05:002007-01-03T19:11:54.761-05:00

Well, we're only 3 days into the New Year and I have already gone ahead and taken a jump into the sales responsibilities of my position that I previously shunned. I did a number of sales drops today (cold calling, dropping off literature, trying to get a contact name or- the golden banana- actually get to speak with someone at the company and discuss their needs.As anyone in sales knows, doing

TheRosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05460161531395875332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2067398370761845738.post-51827905556291790132007-01-01T09:16:00.001-05:002007-01-01T18:12:54.033-05:00

Hope everyone had a great night last night. All the best to you andyours in 2007!

TheRosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05460161531395875332noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2067398370761845738.post-73206908324597521622006-12-30T14:47:00.000-05:002006-12-30T14:49:43.109-05:00

Wow! Three posts in two days? This is a record for me as of late. It will probably increase to 4 posts once I make a quick one over at LJ.Peaches and I are heading out to buy the digital camera today, methinks! I can't believe it's taken me this long to get into the digital camera bandwagon, but then again, I'm the same person who just got on the MP3 player bandwagon less than a week ago.

TheRosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05460161531395875332noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2067398370761845738.post-79012134419182183422006-12-29T13:27:00.001-05:002006-12-29T13:45:22.072-05:00

Hello, I'm testing a feature that I found while going through the Blogger settings feature. From what I understand, I can email this to Blogger and it will post it to my blog. If this is correct and it works, it is an amazing tool that I see myself using A LOT! Later days.

TheRosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05460161531395875332noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2067398370761845738.post-5584734673040158772006-12-29T12:33:00.000-05:002006-12-29T13:12:26.707-05:00

Welcome to "Settle Down, Martha" a blog I've created to post my ramblings on a day-to-day basis. There are those who say that blogging is set to die in or around 2K7 or 2K8. I agreed with them when I first heard this prediction about six months ago. Between my own lack of motivation to blog, the death of many blogs I held dear, such as Unlovely and... well, really just Unlovely, but others

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